The secret to saving a wet phone or tablet - CNET

The secret to saving a wet phone or tablet - CNET: "Most of the old wives' tales about saving wet phones just don't work. The bag of rice, a sunny window sill, a hair dryer, and the horrid oven method will quickly get you (and your phone) nowhere."



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How To Spot, And Avoid, Ads Disguised As Download Buttons

How To Spot, And Avoid, Ads Disguised As Download Buttons: "You think you’ve found the program you’re looking for, so you click the big, green “Download” button. You end up with something completely unrelated.
You’ve fallen victim to one of the most annoying things on the web: ads that look like download buttons. Why do these exist, and how can you avoid them? Here’s a rundown."



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4 Ways To Factory Reset Your Windows Computer

4 Ways To Factory Reset Your Windows Computer: "A reset to factory conditions is the quickest and easiest way to return to normal, whether your system has been running slow or caught a virus. Not only does it get your computer clean, but it will also run at optimal performance. Here are four different ways you can reset your Windows computer."



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The Best Free Apps for a New iPhone

The Best Free Apps for a New iPhone: "When I first got up new iPhone 5S (thanks to my parents), I instantly went to the app store and starting downloading apps! Having a smartphone and not using apps is like having a computer and only using it to browse the Internet. If you have an iPhone, you’re also lucky because the Apple app store is still better than the Android app store in terms of number of apps and quality of apps, in my opinion."



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OneNote is Now Free: Is Microsoft’s Note-Taking App Worth Using?

OneNote is Now Free: Is Microsoft’s Note-Taking App Worth Using?: "Microsoft’s OneNote is now free. Once a Windows-only note-taking application included with Office, it’s now a free cross-platform note-taking service for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and the web. This is Microsoft’s free Evernote competitor.

OneNote is a compelling, well-loved application. Now that it’s free and untethered from Windows, it’s a compelling option no matter what platform you use. It’s more feature-filled than Evernote and offers better support for styluses and handwriting."



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10 Tips for Browsing With Chrome on Android, iPhone, and iPad

10 Tips for Browsing With Chrome on Android, iPhone, and iPad: "Chrome is a powerful browser, whether you’re using a desktop PC, smartphone, or tablet. These tips will help you browse faster and take advantage of Chrome’s features on the go.

You can grab Chrome for Android from Google Play if it didn’t come with your device. Chrome is available for iPhone and iPad in Apple’s App Store."



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